Lawis : Hidden Paradise of Cebu

by - 4/23/2015



Madridejos, Cebu - one of the municipalities in Bantayan Island and is the least known compare to Municipality of Sta. fe and Municapality of Bantayan. Historically called "Lawis" but even as of today some are still using the old name. People of Madridejos are called "Lawisanon".

What's inside Lawis? Lawis is a quite place where you can find the virgin grounds. As expected of Bantayan Island, the north municipality also possessed the milky white sand similar to Sta. Fe beaches which is very likely to the sands of Boracay. Aside from its fine sand, Lawis is able to preserve "Kota Park", a fort used by the Spaniards during the World War II. It also once served as a town's cemetery. Inside Kota Park, you can also find "Bontay Baywalk" or so-called "Kota Bridge" .
A kilometer bridge from the shoreline connecting to a watch tower which is perfect for unwinding moments. At the tower, you will be able to see the surrounding islands and having a greater view of the long shoreline of white sand. And the perfect place to watch sunset.
Huge L-A-W-I-S beside Kota Park - #LaagPaMore

White Sand - Photo credits to Emmanuel John Medallo


View from the Watch Tower - Photo credits Maakman of Google Maps

The baywalk and Watch Tower - Photo credits to Jollibee Causapin

So how do you reach the place?
Madridejos can be reached by boat from Cebu City via Santa Fe with 75-minutes ferry service to San Remigio (Hagnaya) via Island Shipping or SuperShuttle Ferry. Bus (jeepney) travel to Madridejos via the municipality of Bantayan takes about one hour.
There are currently NO overnight boats from Cebu City to Bantayan Island, nor are there any scheduled commercial air flights. Private air companies occasionally fly smaller Cessna and Piper aircraft into Bantayan Airport.


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5 comments

  1. Bantayan Island is my hometown and it's nice to know that you consider Lawis as a hidden paradise of Cebu. Thanks for sharing. :)

    ♥ Gly from
    chasingpotatoes.wordpress.com

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    1. Hi Gly, Thanks for the visit here on my Blog! Taga Bantayan Island sa ko! From Lawis here :)

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  2. Been planning to visit Bantayan Island this coming October, but I wasn't so serious with it until I knew about this. Huhu This is so nice! White sand beaches in Bantayan is also a beauty that everyone should try, including me. That last photo, the baywalk, are people allowed to camp there overnight? :)

    Lou | wander-soul.net

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    1. Hi Lou! Thanks for visiting my blog ... Anyone are allowed to camp I assure it :) this is my hometown and I'm sure the locals from Lawis would be glad to have visitors :)

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  3. Hi there. Thanks for commenting on my "Apple Cake"...i hope you did find it on google. Anyway, hope you follow my travel blog too, Thanks!
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    Thanks for sharing this. I haven't been yet to Cebu. Sure i will list it on my bucket list.

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